Is Six Flags New Orleans still up?

Six Flags New Orleans is an abandoned theme park located near the intersection of Interstate 10 and Interstate 510 in New Orleans.



As of February 2026, Six Flags New Orleans is currently being demolished. After standing as a decaying "ghost park" for over 20 years following the devastating floods of Hurricane Katrina in 2005, the site is finally being cleared for redevelopment. Demolition crews began the massive task of dismantling the rusted roller coasters and crumbling buildings in late 2024 and early 2025. The developer, Bayou Phoenix, has officially taken control of the land with plans to transform the area into a multi-use complex featuring a movie studio, a water park, a youth sports complex, and a distribution center. While for many years the park was a popular (though illegal) destination for urban explorers and a filming location for movies like Jurassic World, the city has finally moved forward with a permanent solution to remove the "eyesore" of the East New Orleans skyline. By the end of 2026, very few traces of the original "Jazzland" or Six Flags structures will remain as the site transitions into its new chapter.

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Total revenue for the full year decreased by $139m compared to 2021. Again, this was due to lower attendance, driven by higher prices, the removal of free tickets, and fewer discounts. Six Flags had a net income of $109m in 2022, compared to $130m in the prior year.

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After Hurricane Katrina Due to the extensive water and wind damage sustained, the park was closed indefinitely without plans to reopen.

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Total revenue sank 9% year over year in the first nine months of 2022, and net income was down 23%. Six Flags' attendance has fallen below what the company views as an optimal level, and per-guest spending will need to continue to rise considerably to make up for it.

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The amusement park was acquired by Six Flags in 2002 but did not reopen after Hurricane Katrina in 2005. It has remained closed and decaying since. This important project, for New Orleans East and the entire region, is long past overdue,” said District E Council member Oliver M. Thomas, Jr.

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Inside the abandoned Six Flags New Orleans park But besides being used for a few movies like 'Jurassic World,' the gates have been shuttered since August 21, 2005 – eight days before Hurricane Katrina hit Louisiana.

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It is the costliest hurricane to ever hit the United States, surpassing the record previously held by Hurricane Andrew from 1992. In addition, Katrina is one of the five deadliest hurricanes to ever strike the United States.

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While about 50% of “Jurassic World” was filmed in Hawaii, many of the interior shots actually came from the abandoned Six Flags in New Orleans, Louisiana, and studio sets on the NASA campus. You can see how the film crews used these Louisiana locations for filming in the video above.

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Hurricane Katrina was a devastating Category 5 Atlantic hurricane that caused 1,836 fatalities and damage estimated between $97.4 billion to $145.5 billion in late August 2005, particularly in the city of New Orleans and its surrounding area.

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Frontier City and Hurricane Harbor OKC are both operated by Six Flags, so you can expect a similar experience. However, the overall vibe is a bit different from the larger Six Flags parks. Frontier City boasts a Western theme. Even coasters or rides that you might find in other parks feature a little extra twang.

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